The grief of settler colonialism: Karen Lawford, Holly McKenzie, ‘Reproductive (In)Justice Work: Witnessing Grief and Seeking Joy’, in Darcy L. Harris, Tashel C. Bordere, Lisa McLean (eds), Handbook of Social Justice in Loss and Grief, Routledge, 2026 | settler colonial studies blog

The grief of settler colonialism: Karen Lawford, Holly McKenzie, ‘Reproductive (In)Justice Work: Witnessing Grief and Seeking Joy’, in Darcy L. Harris, Tashel C. Bordere, Lisa McLean (eds), Handbook of Social Justice in Loss and Grief, Routledge, 2026

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Abstract: In this chapter, we offer our reflections on navigating grief and loss within our research about reproductive (in)justice(s) with Indigenous Peoples. We start by introducing ourselves and our relationships to this work. We share our reflections about grief and loss, and how settler-colonialism and other intersecting forms of structural violence are implicated in loss and grief, particularly in the lack of recognition of some forms of loss as “grievable.” We then discuss our role as witnesses with people who are experiencing loss within this work. Finally, we reflect on how we engage with joy alongside violence, grief, and loss.

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